Name for two top universities (8)

I believe the answer is:

oxbridge

(Other definitions for oxbridge that I've seen before include "Elite institutions shortly" , "Home of the Boat Race crews" , "centres of academic excellence" , "Generic term for an ancient, privileged, university" , "location for privileged education" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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